Gary Newcomer

Experience

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  Tutors for All

  Jan 2010 - May 2011

  English Language Lead Tutor

  Managed a group of tutors and 10 students at a conservatory charter school. Created lesson plans, examined student progress, and composed report cards. Taught reading and writing skills to students during the school day as part of their curriculum.

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  Gateway Arts

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  Financial Assistant

  Organized monthly payroll for artists, recorded data, and assisted in sales.

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  WGBH

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  American Experience Intern

  Worked alongside the staff of television’s most-watched history series, assisting with web production, research, and writing. Duties also included historical and marketing research, fact-checking, transcribing, and database management.

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  Scandinavian Living Center

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

  Cultural Center Program Coordinator

  Promoted and managed events for a new cultural center in partnership with the Scandinavian Living Facility of Newton. Responsibilities included event management, marketing research, and identifying cultural and community programming.

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  Saint Louis University

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Research Assistant

  Researched and edited manuscripts, class presentations, and case studies for the Center for Sustainability faculty using multiple style guidelines and programs including MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop ArcGIS, SPSS, Endnote, & NVivo.* Participated in research and editing in academic case studies and publications.* Presented research as a speaker at the National American Planning Association Conference in 2015.* Represented the department at the 2013 and 2014 Missouri American Planning Association Conference.*Conducted interviews, provided manuscript editing, and drafted content for academic manuscripts.*Connected students and professors with area resources and organizations.*Raised funding for student programming and educational opportunities.*Planned and hosted events.*Researched the following subjects for publication: Land Reutilization Authority, Green Manufacturing, Regional Sustainability Plans, & Use of TIF Incentives in St. Louis County. Show less

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  City of Maryland Heights, MO

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  City Planning Intern

  Created a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for the City of Maryland Heights which incorporated stakeholder collaboration, citizen engagement, GIS, and research. The final project and framework document was presented before the City Council and the Planning Commission. Other duties included composing memos, writing reports, and organizing an annual employee appreciation event for over 100 city staff members.

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  Restoration St. Louis

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Project manager, planner, and analyst for the organization’s historic real estate portfolio.* Managed 20+ project timelines simultaneously from submission through compliance.* Successfully submitted and maintained compliance for federal and state historic, workforce, and brownfield tax credits.* Led research, stakeholder partnerships, and consultant management to establish a historic preservation district.*Negotiated parking and economic development agreements.*Engaged daily with stakeholders across disciplines. Show less

  • Assistant Vice President of Development

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Development Analyst

    May 2015 - Dec 2015
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  Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2021

  The Community Builders Network (CBN) is a coalition of 80+ organizations that believes in a future where neighborhoods have equitable access to the resources and opportunities.As the Director of Operations, my work involved:*increasing the capacity of member organizations*developing a more supportive community building system*raising public awareness of the need and importance for community buildingOther duties have included:*overseeing administration requirements of the organization as a nonprofit and membership-based network*managing weekly newsletters, creating online content, and editing communications*fostering community partnerships and corporate relationships *designing and administering multi-year grant opportunities *facilitating Board meetings*expanding revenue-generating initiatives*supporting the establishment of the St. Louis CDFI (Community Development Financial Institutions) Coalition*leading strategic planning efforts and evaluation Show less

  • Director Of Operations

    Dec 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Interim Director

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Community Development Specialist

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
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  IDCN Lake Geneva

  Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  Led the Communications Team and define communication needs and strategy for IDCN Lake Geneva.Tasks included:* Ensuring IDCN content was regularly featured on social media channels in alignment with strategic communication goals* Coordinated monthly newsletters, bi-annual reports, and regular individual profiles* Ensured all content was consistent with our external branding and internal guidelines Responsible for communications materials and creating newsletters for IDCN Lake Geneva events.

  • Communications Team Lead

    Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Volunteer Newsletter Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
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  Gold Standard

  Mar 2023 - now

  Manager, Investor Relations